Ho-Hum Gray

When I was in middle school, I had a gray knee-length sweater that tied around the waist that I wore every single day. In my mind, it was beautiful, went with everything, and was flattering on me. After wearing this sweater for what was most likely 365/365 days, I looked at a photograph of myself wearing it and had a revelation--this sweater looked grungy, not the elegant idea I had in my mind. Even more than that, it was unflattering to the extreme! As a middle schooler, I still wore the sweater after this moment (let's face it, I have never been Ms. Fashion Lady), but it gradually dropped out of my rotation.

This is vaguely how I feel about this gray sweater that I keep wearing. When I put it on, I feel pretty, carefree, and, since it's my only long-sleeved cardigan at the moment, warm. However, when I look at photos of myself in this cardigan, I usually think to myself, 'Plummy, that is not a flattering look on you. That old grandpa sweater isn't even that warm and it still manages to make you look like a log!' (My inner self is simultaneously nagging and brutally honest)

Do you have any items of clothing that you love, but when you look at them in a photo they are less appealing?
What was your favorite item of clothing in middle school?
What do you think about this gray sweater?


Sweater: Unknown via Goodwill Donation Pile
Shirt: 6 degrees via Goodwill Donation Pile
Skirt: I.N.C. via Goodwill
Scarf: Goodwill (a new find while I was searching for a Halloween costume, and it's 100% silk! I love the colors--a play off of my two main colors, but slightly tweaked and refreshing)
Tights: Hue via Plato's Closet
Shoes: Naturalizer via Goodwill

Like An Iceburg...

I wanted to plan my outfit around this swishy brown skirt and the idea of warmth. Despite appearing to be a light fall outfit, there are hidden layers here! I am wearing two pairs of tights and a long-sleeved shirt underneath it all, plus my scarf is a wool and silk blend and traps the heat like crazy.


Skirt: I.N.C. via Goodwill
Shirt: 6 degrees via Goodwill donation pile
Tights: two pairs, one Hue via Plato's Closet, one Target
Shoes: Naturalizer
Long sleeve undershirt: Gap via Plato's Closet
Sweater: Unknown via Goodwill donation pile
Scarf: Street market in Ukraine

Rinse and Repeat

Nothing too exciting today! I wanted to wear comfy clothing, so I went to my cords and my bright pink cashmere scarf. Upon review, I'm not sure the boots were the best choice--the pants look like they're just not quite slim enough to be worn with boots. Oh well! :)

Ce n’est pas trop intéressant aujourd’hui! Je voulais porter des vêtements confortables, donc j’ai choisi des velours côtelé, et mon écharpe rose. Maintenant, je ne suis pas sure que les bottes étaient les meilleures choix –Je crois que les pantelons ne sont pas assez minces pour les bottes. Tant pis ! :)

Pants: Merlot via Plato's Closet
Blazer: H&M
Scarf: Target, gift
Boots: Steve Madden
Shirt (you can barely see the collar of it!): 6 degrees via a Goodwill donation pile

Awesome-sauce

The forecast: Sunny. Blue skies. Warm.
Thoughts: Last nice day of the year? Yes. Bring on the capri leggings!
Reality: Cold. Damp. Warm for about two hours in the late afternoon.
Thoughts: Drat. Also: love my bangs. So much.


Shirt: 6 Degrees via friend's Goodwill donation pile.
Sweater: Unknown via Goodwill donation pile.
Skirt: Preview Collection via Goodwill.
Leggings: Target
Shoes: Merona, gift
Scarf: Goodwill
Total Cost of Outfit: $9
Totally Awesome.

Easy Does It

A simple work outfit. I wanted something toned down, easy to wear, and very low energy. Cue the comfy tennis shoes, pants (no worrying about sitting down properly or my skirt riding up!), a cardigan and a button down (favored by many of the staff members at my school).


Cardigan: Unknown, free
Shirt: 6 degrees, free from a Goodwill donation pile
Pants: The Merlot, Plato's Closet
Necklace: Giveaway win from Spotted Moth
Shoes: Champion, free from Goodwill donation pile (good lord, I make out well with those donation piles, don't I?!)